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A turning point in the fight for maternal health equality
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Provider Update
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Effective July 1, 2022, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island now provides required reimbursement coverage for doula services provided to pregnant women, as mandated by new Rhode Island state legislation. This creates new billing opportunities for doula services during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify if practice works with doulas and update billing processes to include doula service claims for BCBSRI members. Contact BCBSRI to obtain specific billing codes and coverage guidelines for doula services. If practice refers to doulas, inform patients that these services are now covered by BCBSRI and Medicaid.